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DS02 JKX

2002 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 JKX
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,980 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 57,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 57,259 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

advise os,ns sills weak inners

Fail 20 May 2016 57,259 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)

advise os,ns sills weak inners

Pass 22 May 2015 55,172 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise limited inspection sill covers

Fail 30 May 2014 52,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 51,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front fog light inop

oil leak on engine running onto caliper and driveshaft

Fail 17 May 2013 51,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front fog light inop

oil leak on engine running onto caliper and driveshaft

rear brakes slightly uneaven

Pass 18 May 2012 49,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,157 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 47,157 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,597 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 45,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,100 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 91,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,987 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,216 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 38,211 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,707 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 35,707 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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DS02 JKX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS02 JKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS02 JKX registered?

DS02 JKX is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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